Antioxidants are most commonly known for their anti-cancer properties, but evidence has been growing for their cholesterol-lowering benefits as well. Recently, scientists at the University of Toronto conducted a study in which a half of 28 men and women with high cholesterol who were on a diet to lower it were asked to eat three
Adults who are worried about their heart should consider adapting an alkaline diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When patients experience chest pains, the speed of treatment may be key to make sure the patient has the best outcome possible. A new study published in the journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions suggests patients who
Individuals who suffer from autoimmune conditions, such as Crohns disease, have a substantially impaired quality of life. Whats more, most of these illnesses are chronic and incurable, which makes them popular subjects of scientific research. Sometimes this type of work yields results that may satisfy proponents of natural remedies or alternative medicine. For example, British
Tiffany Lowery Researchers have uncovered new clues about how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) contributes to bone loss. These findings may not only help researchers reverse RA-related bone lossbut with some minor changes, they could also help in developing new treatments for osteoporosis! RA is an autoimmune disease that affects a whopping 2 million Americans. The disease
Leaky gut syndrome is the cause of most food allergies. It occurs when a gut becomes inflamed and lets large food proteins, toxins, bacteria, food additives, metals and other toxic substances straight into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the immune system is activated to create adverse symptoms. Also, your liver and kidney detoxification process
Chemicals found in the water system may be partly responsible for an increase in the number of male fertility problems, British scientists say. Researchers at Brunel University, the Universities of Exeter and Reading and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have identified chemicals known as anti-androgens that may get into the water system via medical
Consumption of sugary sports drinks may be linked to negative effects among healthy adolescents, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. For this trial, researchers enrolled young people in 8th and 11th grades who exercise regularly and follow a proper diet to determine how they are affected by these beverages. The investigators observed
Plant oils and essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their unique health-enhancing properties. They appear in herbal supplements and vitamin pills. Now, scientists have added one more extract to the list sterculic oil, which researchers think may be able to help the body burn belly fat. A study conducted at
In addition to promoting bone health, enjoying the sunshine could help older people reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to scientists. Researchers at the University of Warwick have shown vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with metabolic syndrome, a combination of medical and metabolic disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular
Studies have shown that great sex is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself as you age. According to the British Medical Journal, steamier sex could even save your life! The results showed that out of 900 men age 45 to 49 who engaged in regular sexual activity, 50 percent were less